Ship Catches Fire in Strait of Hormuz off Oman Coast

A vessel has caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, Malaysian news outlet Free Malaysia Today and Czech news website Seznam Zprávy reported, citing a maritime agency.

According to the report by the Czech outlet, the burning ship was located approximately 17 kilometers north of the Omani city of Khasab. At this stage, the exact condition of the vessel and the fate of the crew members on board remain unclear.

Further details regarding the circumstances of the incident, the type of vessel, and the cause of the fire have not yet been released.